Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
William Thomas Like
Jul 31, 2018
Tommy Like, 87, passed away on July 31, 2018 at his home in Black Hawk, Colorado. He was born on March 31, 1931 in Springfield, Colorado to Isom and Iona (Reed) Like. Tommy is survived by his wife, Marian L. Like of the Black Hawk home; daughters, Tina (Bob) Watkins, Robin (Joe Bob) Autry, and Cari Stedje; grandchildren, Wade (Rachel)...
Jean Anne Hudspeth Sabin
Jul 24, 2018
Jean Anne Hudspeth Sabin was born October 10, 1922 in Denver to Lela L. (Rhoades) and Raymond J. Noone. After several bouts with cancer, she passed away on 7/24/18 at “The Bridge” assisted living community in Greeley CO surrounded by family. Jean Anne attended Catholic schools in Denver for 12 years, specializing in dance and performing with the Denver Grand...
Daxton Kane Faus
Jul 24, 2018
Daxton Kane Faus, 21, of Cheraw, passed away on July 24, 2108 at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born on March 7, 1997 in La Junta to Dustin & Angel D. (Sumpter) Faus. He is survived by his daughter, Audrey Jo Faus; mother, Angel (Cory Morlan) Faus of Cheraw; father, Dustin (Natalie Mills) Faus of La Junta; sisters,...
Lou Iva Markert
Jul 24, 2018
Lou Iva Markert passed away at the age of 102 in Santa Rosa, California, Iva will be greatly missed by family and friends. Iva was born September 9, 1915, to Benjamin and Mary Burris in Guymon, Oklahoma. Iva always enjoyed sharing the story that she was born the 9th month, the 9th day, at 9 o'clock in the morning and...
Melva Sue Hall
Jul 21, 2018
Melva Sue Hall, 86, of La Junta, passed away on July 21, 2018 at the Bent County Memorial Nursing Home. She was born on December 2, 1931 in La Junta to Karl & Anna Ellen (Taylor) Eye. Melva Sue married Ben N. Hall on June 2, 1950 in Raton, NM. Melva Sue worked at Wiswell Creamery, Messenger Girl for the...
Carolyn Yvonne Martinez
Jul 19, 2018
Carolyn Yvonne Martinez, 63, passed away on July 19, 2018 at her Las Animas home. As per Carolyn request cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.
Redolfo "Rudy" Casias
Jul 18, 2018
Rudy Casias, 95, of Rocky Ford, passed away and joined his beloved wife, Eva Mae on July 18th. He passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, in the home he built with his own hands and where he raised his family. He was born June 7, 1923 in Koehler, New Mexico to Juan & Palmiria (Tafoya) Casias. He was raised...
Regina S. Ballard
Jul 17, 2018
Regina S. Ballard, 81, of Kim passed away on July 17, 2018 at the Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. She was born on March 18, 1937 in Bronx, New York to David & Marion (Katz) Sheff. From the bright lights of the Bronx in New York City to the starry skies of Southeastern Colorado. In 1958 Jeanie came to Villagreen,...
Warren Eugene Shelton, Ii
Jul 15, 2018
Warren Eugene Shelton, II, 74, of La Junta passed away on July 15, 2018 at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He joined the Shelton family on December 20, 1943 in La Junta to Warren Eugene & Norma Jean (Sheets) Shelton and his two sisters Joyce and Shirley. He grew up on the Shelton family farm and graduated from Swink...
Mary Ann Martinez
Jul 14, 2018
Mary Ann Saiz Martinez, 78, left this world at on July 14, 2018, she passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family. She was born on October 4, 1939 to Abel (Celina Cordova) Saiz at their family’s home in Starkville, Colorado. Mary Ann is survived by her children, Ron (Dorinda) Martinez, Ed Martinez, Abel Martinez all of La Junta, Colorado,...
Nancy Ruth Lance
Jul 14, 2018
Nancy Ruth Lance, 83, of Fowler passed away on July 14, 2018 at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. A memorial service will be Monday, July 23, 2018 at 2: 00 p.m. at the West Assembly of God Church in Fowler with Pastor Darryl Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers those wishing to do so may make memorial contributions to...
Tony Gallegos
Jul 7, 2018
Tony Gallegos, 74, passed away at his La Junta home on July 7, 2018. He was born on May 9, 1944 in La Junta to Paul & Rebecca (Sena) Gallegos. Tony married Rose Martinez in La Junta in 1960. Tony was an Ordained Minister preaching in La Junta, Cheyenne Wells, South Carolina and Texas. He enjoyed working on cars, traveling...
Micheline C. Dudley
Jul 4, 2018
Micheline C. Dudley, 83, of La Junta passed away on July 4, 2018 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta surrounded by family. She was born on November 8, 1934 in Sully-sur-Liore, France to Gabriel Emile & Lucienne Marie (Loiret) Legras. She married David F. Dudley, Jr. on December 30, 1961; he preceded her in death on...
Jeanette Patricia Snyder
Jun 29, 2018
Jeanette Patricia Snyder, known to most as Pat and to family as "Granny,” was born in Sharpsdale, CO to Frederick McMahon and Helen Weiner McMahon on New Year’s Day 1931. Pat passed away Friday, June 29th surrounded by her loving family. Pat was raised in Gardner, CO by her grandparents following the death of her parents. Her grandfather taught her...
Emil Samuel Rogge, Jr.
Jun 28, 2018
Emil Samuel Rogge Jr., 91 passed away on June 28, 2018 at the Fowler Health Care Center in Fowler. He was born to Emil Henry and Lucille Beatrice Haddock-Rogge, January 19, 1927 in Denver Colorado. His parents moved to Russell Springs, Kansas where he lived most of his childhood. His family moved to Rye, Colorado, where he graduated high school....
Richard Lee Burr
Jun 28, 2018
Richard Lee Burr, born January 3, 1934 to Alvoree (Wee) Burr and Nellie Grover Burr near Sublette, Kansas. When Richard was nine the family moved to Rocky Ford, Colorado where Richard went to school and graduated from Rocky Ford HS. His High School years were spent in a variety of ways, but Richard excelled in football. After graduation he married...
Wesley Sam Sterner
Jun 22, 2018
Wesley S. Sterner, 86, of La Junta, passed away on June 22, 2018 at the Bent County Memorial Nursing Home. He was born to Harold & Lola Jewel (Coats) Sterner on May 23, 1932 in Waterloo, Iowa. Wesley-isms (to be recognized by many!): “No hill for a climber.” “Put a little tough-skin on it, don’t baby it!...Where’s your heart?” “Better...
Donna Lee Campbell
Jun 7, 2018
Donna Lee Campbell, 90, passed away on June 7, 2018 at Fowler Health Care Nursing Facility in Fowler, Colorado. She was born on June 4, 1928 in Haviland, Kansas to Edward & Amanda Gladys (Fankhouser) Meisel, Jr. She was born and raised in Haviland until her marriage to Herbert L. Campbell, Jr. on September 15, 1946. She then moved to...
Clay Edens
May 29, 2018
Clay Edens, 83, passed away on May 29, 2018, at his Boone, Colorado home. He was born on November 7, 1934 in Roosevelt, Oklahoma to Myrle & Eula Essie (Bright) Edens. Joining Marland Clay in the Edens family were his sisters, Gay Murle, Wyanda Joe, and Yolanda; brothers, Lee Ray and John. The Edens family moved from Roosevelt, Oklahoma to...
Roy Leslie Nance
May 26, 2018
Roy Leslie Nance, 92, passed away on May 26, 2018 at his Ordway home. He was born on April 15, 1926 in Rolf, Iowa to Henry & Stella (Jackson) Nance. He married Bertha Rushing in December of 1948 in Castle Rock, Colorado; she preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Lisa (Charlie) Wilson of Arlington, TX; Cindy...
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